Fixing device and image forming apparatus with separating...

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2006-11-21

2009-02-03

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S320000, C399S399000, C271S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486922

ABSTRACT:
A fixing device is provided with a fixing roller for fixing a toner image transferred on a sheet to the sheet, and a separating mechanism for separating the sheet from the fixing roller. The separating mechanism includes a claw member having a tip portion held in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the fixing roller for separating the sheet from the fixing roller, a supporting member pivotably supporting the claw member, and a biasing member for biasing the claw member toward the outer circumferential surface of the fixing roller so that the tip portion of the claw member presses the fixing roller.

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